New case on arbitration clauses
Recently, the Divisional Court released its appeal decision in the case of Leon v. Dealnet Capital Corporation, which also deals with interesting aspects of the law surrounding arbitration agreements in the employment law context.
Rudner Law, Employment / HR Law & Mediation
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September 8, 2023 
Getting your ducks in a row: Warnings before a just cause dismissal
A common question we regularly field from employers during consultations for terminations is whether the employee has behaved badly enough to warrant a dismissal for cause and whether they really need to provide the employee with a termination package.
SpringLaw
The cost of getting it wrong in workplace investigations – Part 2
In continuation of this blog series, here are some more notable cases over the last decade that employers and HR leaders can learn from to truly understand the cost of getting workplace investigations wrong. In case you missed the first part of this blog series, you can read it here.
Belle Yuan, HR consultant, Strategywise HR
Know your jurisdiction – Considerations for employers with employees in different provinces
National employers are well aware that the legislated employment standards differ widely between provinces. Keeping up with the changing law in different jurisdictions can be a challenge for companies with a workforce that is spread across the country. Since the pandemic, understanding the implications of employees working remotely from another province has also become a pressing issue for smaller businesses.
Simes Law
Termination compensation in Ontario: Guide for employers
The end of an employment relationship can be a complex and challenging time for both employers and employees. Termination compensation is a critical aspect of this process, and it can be difficult to navigate the various Ontario legal requirements and standards involved.
Roberts & Obradovic Law
The ESA and terminations – 101
Employers and human resources professionals are familiar with the Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA) and that it plays a role insetting out what an employee must receive at the time of termination. However, in our practice, we have noted several common areas where there is often confusion about the specific, sometimes technical, requirements of the ESA.
Simes Law
The future of bonus clauses
As employers know, the specific language of an employment contract has a significant impact on what is owed to an employee at the end of the employment relationship. Among the most important clauses in the employment contract are the termination clause, and language around an employee’s entitlement to receive their bonus after termination.
Simes Law
The investigation is complete, so what now?
Taking steps to restore relationships and the workplace is necessary to diffuse interpersonal tension and conflict so that a psychologically safe and healthy work environment can be restored.
Belle Yuan, HR consultant, Strategywise HR
Ensuring fairness and thoroughness in workplace investigations
In continuation from Part 1 of our blog series on how best to approach harassment complaints, we will now focus on stage 2 of the process as we examine how best to conduct a fair and thorough investigation, following a workplace complaint.
Belle Yuan, HR consultant, Strategywise HR